I've had kids in elementary school for 16 years. Now that my youngest is moving on, I realize I wish I'd done a few things differently.

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The author's son wearing a white graduation gown and cap.
The author's son is graduating from elementary school this year.

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I'm a French mom raising my daughter in Florida. I wasn't prepared for how differently people parent here.

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The author is from France, and moved to the US 10 years ago.

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My kids didn't become independent overnight. It took me years of not hovering.

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The author's kids have all moved to big cities.

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I'm self-employed, so I rarely take time off. I've found 5 ways to work while traveling with my kids — without ruining our trip.

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Jamie poses with her kids in the desert at sunset.
The author often travels with her kids. Over the years, she's found creative ways to work while traveling, whiouot missing out on too much of the trip.

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I moved from Los Angeles to Brazil. I pay $1,600 a month to live in a complex with a supermarket, day care, and restaurants.

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Luca Martins was homesick in Los Angeles and moved back to Brazil.

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I'm a mom of 3 kids, and I took a quick getaway to help me prepare for a busy summer. It was just what I needed.

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Rebecca Hastings and her husband in front of their cabin at Hinata Retreat.
The author and her husband went to Hinata Retreat in Massachusetts for a getaway before a busy summer.

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I hated living at home as a college student. My husband and I saved up so our kids could afford room and board.

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The author (left) lived at home as a college student, while their kid (right) will live on campus.
The author (left) lived at home as a college student, while their kid (right) will live on campus.

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I live in the East Village and take a yearly staycation on the Upper West Side. There's no hassle.

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The author poses with her daughter in the window of a hotel room in NYC.
The author said she enjoys taking staying in a hotel just a few miles away from her home every year.

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I racked up $20,000 in debt before 25. When I finally told my fiancé, his reaction shocked me.

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Diana Gleason went from being $20,000 in debt to starting her own accounting agency.

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We have 3 kids under 3. We left a trip early and realized we needed to reset our expectations.

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The author with her three kids on a wooden boardwalk.
The author and her husband decided to end a family trip early.

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